Design Manager in Rochester, Medway

Design Manager – Rochester, Kent

We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager on behalf of an established main contractor for a major construction project in Rochester.

You will manage the design process, coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure information is accurate, buildable and issued in line with procurement and construction programmes.

This opportunity would suit a Design Manager with a main contracting background and experience coordinating complex architectural, structural and building services packages.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage external consultants and specialist subcontractor design teams.

• Develop and maintain the design programme, information release schedule and design responsibility matrix.

• Coordinate architectural, structural and MEP information, resolving interfaces between packages.

• Chair design meetings and coordination workshops, ensuring actions are completed.

• Review proposals for buildability, quality and compliance with the employer’s requirements.

• Manage technical queries and RFIs, ensuring timely responses support site progress.

• Work closely with construction, planning and commercial teams to align design information with procurement and delivery.

• Support value engineering and assess the cost and programme implications of design changes.

• Liaise with the client and project stakeholders to manage requirements and secure approvals.

About you:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contracting environment.

• Strong understanding of construction methods, buildability and multidisciplinary design coordination.

• Experience on industrial, advanced manufacturing or defence projects would be advantageous.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain a clear flow of information to the delivery team.

• Confident communication skills, with experience managing consultants and client relationships.

• A relevant construction, engineering or design qualification.

• Familiarity with BIM processes and document management systems.

• Experience working around live operational facilities would be beneficial.

You will play a key role in resolving technical challenges and ensuring the design supports safe, efficient project delivery.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion.